General (non-invasive) Cardiology Section Chief

The University of Utah seeks an exceptional general (non-invasive) cardiology leader to serve as the Section Chief for the General Cardiology Section within the Cardiovascular Medicine Division in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine (DOIM). This role offers a remarkable opportunity for a dynamic academic leader to further the growth and innovation of a vibrant program's clinical, research, educational, and programmatic missions.

About the Role

The General Cardiology Section is the largest of the five sections (Interventional, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure/Transplant, VAMC) within the Cardiovascular Medicine Division. The faculty and advanced practice clinicians cover the entire spectrum of non-invasive cardiovascular diseases, dedicated to high-quality, value-driven patient care, education, innovation, and discovery through basic, clinical, population, and health-services research.

Nineteen faculty and seventeen advanced practitioners provide outpatient and inpatient services in multiple locations, including the University of Utah Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and community clinics in Farmington, Park City, Salt Lake City, South Jordan, Stansbury Park, Sugar House, and West Valley. The Division serves a large geographic area in the Intermountal West with general cardiology clinics and sub-subspecialty clinics (Cardio-Oncology, Lipidology, Pulmonary Hypertension, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Sports Cardiology).

The Cardiovascular Medicine Division performs over 33,000 imaging (echo/nuclear/CT/MRI) procedures per year and sees over 45,000 patients in ambulatory clinics. The Division is highly invested in clinical and translational research, fully integrated with clinical and teaching missions. Research interests include Cardio-Oncology, Lipidology, Pulmonary Hypertension, Sports Cardiology, Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Device Development, and Preventive Cardiology. Extensive programs in both Basic and Data Science are also available.

Clinical trials are supported through a central Clinical Trial Unit (CTU), comprising 22 research coordinators, two biostatisticians, and a senior research manager. Research programs are facilitated by access to the Utah Population Database, one of the largest sources in the world supporting biomedical and health-related research on genetics, epidemiology, demography, and public health, with information on more than 7 million individuals.

Education and Training

The Cardiovascular Medicine Division is committed to the education of Cardiovascular Diseases fellows, Internal Medicine house staff, PhD postdoctoral fellows, and students. The Division provides training for up to 21 general cardiology fellows through a competitive, accredited CVD Fellowship Program and up to 10 Cardiovascular Sub-Specialty fellows in disciplines including EP, Interventional cardiology, heart failure/transplant, ACHD, and advanced CV imaging.

The University of Utah offers excellent graduate programs for training PhD and MD/PhD students, and a Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP) in the Department of Internal Medicine. The Division is also committed to advancing junior faculty in conjunction with institutional research training programs, such as the Vice President's Clinical and Translational (VPCAT) Research Scholar Program and the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the General Cardiology Section, working closely with the Cardiovascular Medicine Chief and departmental leaders to promote a collaborative environment enhancing clinical growth and academic development.
• Advance research consistent with the Division, Department, and Institutional missions.
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities, including:
  • Leading through the core principle of trust, earned through honesty, fairness, consistency, and transparency.
  • Fostering the growth of others and mentoring faculty and trainees.
  • Motivating faculty through inspiration and leading by example.
  • Effective communication and listening skills.
  • Commitment to excellence in clinical, research, education, and community missions.
  • Navigating complex multidisciplinary environments and building trust with multiple stakeholders.
  • Nurturing a culture of collaboration.
  • Commitment to value, quality, and efficiency.
  • Recruiting and retaining excellent clinical and research faculty representative of the people served.
  • Strategizing to promote institutional stewardship throughout the University of Utah Health System.

Requirements

• ABIM Board certification in cardiology.
• Board eligible in echocardiography and nuclear medicine.
• Eligibility for a Utah medical license.

Qualifications

• Academic experience as an Associate Professor or Professor.
• National or international research reputation.
• Clinical leadership and progressive administrative experience.
• Track record of accomplishment as an academic cardiologist, including original contributions to research and a history of extramural research funding.

Interested candidates may direct inquiries to Dr. James C. Fang, Professor and Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, via Audra Woolley, MBA, Director of Healthcare/Clinical, at audra.woolley@hsc.utah.edu.